I don’t think anyone could fully keep abreast of all the happenings at Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding counties, because it seems there are always interesting things going on in our neck of the woods. When I find tidbits that might be worthy of note I like to pass them on. Check out the items [...]

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Have you had a vision of the business you would like to open at Smith Mountain Lake, but perhaps not known quite how to go about it? At this Small Business Conference you will discover some of the marketing techniques used in the industry world by the experts of the current competitive market. It will cover subjects such [...]

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Don’t miss the Grand Openings of Smith Mountain Lake’s newest attractions. Three new businesses are opening their doors in one big celebration on May the 7th at the Forum on Route 122 across from the Capps Home Building Center.
All three new businesses will excite local home owners, as they offer services to beautify and improve [...]

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You might suppose that the Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo was only for the businesses of our community. Not so. On Friday, April 25th from noon until 6:30pm the Expo will be open to the general public and free of charge for all.
 What is more there will be free hot dogs, chips and drinks served from about noon to [...]

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Anywhere in the springtime is joyous with all that life bursting at the seams, but Smith Mountain Lake is especially wonderful this time of year. Not only is the Creation at it’s peak of natural beauty, but there are many grand things to do with friends and family. If you are in the mood for an outdoor event, [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia has some very popular activities and beautiful lakeside spots for planning your summer around. Unfortunately some of us are feeling as if we don’t want to see the sun much this summer because over the winter we stored up some extra insulation.
Number one, this culture needs a reversal of values. Somewhere along the line [...]

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Spring is just a few days away and many of us at Smith Mountain Lake are starting to think about what we want to plant in the yard and the garden already. Last year I had a little bit of a hard time finding just what I wanted at Wal-Mart and so this year I [...]

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So if you don’t live near the post office, where does one go to mail a package at Smith Mountain Lake? Are you sending an Easter basket to someone special this year or perhaps a birthday gift to a loved one living at a distance? 
There are actually several places at the lake where you can take your items to [...]

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Some exciting news for Smith Mountain Lake residents; as of February 12, 2008 the new YMCA is finally open. Those who have stopped in to give it a try have been pretty talkative about all it has to offer. This is a good opportunity for all of you who have desired to start the year with [...]

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 Around Smith Mountain Lake, a golf cart is one of the most handy little vehicles you could have. Sure it’s great for golfers and since the weather is starting to show signs of spring, I’m certain there are many golf enthusiasts thinking in that direction already.
But there are many more uses for a golf cart than just [...]

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